One Voice Concert Program Cover 

A group of Charlotte locals created the One Voice chorus as an outlet for artistic expression and as a safe space during the AIDS crisis. This organization is still active in Charlotte today. Since the group started in 1989 with only five members they have grown into an important source of community in Charlotte, now they have over 70 singers, support members, and paid musical staff.

Their current mission statement: "One Voice Chorus works to increase understanding and acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual people. Our achievement in choral music enables us to reach diverse groups to overcome misperceptions, and to grow personally, both as performers and as leaders in our community."